The Mental Health Association in Tompkins County Email Format
Mental Health CareNew York, United States11-50 Employees
The Mental Health Association in Tompkins County is the local chapter of a national organization focused on mental health care. Based in Ithaca, New York, it serves Tompkins County and was founded in 1954 to address local mental health needs. The organization pursues its mission by fostering advocacy, services, and public education aimed at improving community mental health, in coordination with larger mental health associations. It operates six program areas, including adult advocacy, a drop-in center called The Jenkins Center for Hope and Recovery, family support services, youth services, peer support and training, and community education. Its activities involve recipients of mental health services, their families, and the broader community, with an emphasis on coordinated action to promote mental health.